My manager wants me to mentor our new hire next month. I’m a little stressed about it because I still feel like I’m still just winging it most days, even after a year. Is it normal to feel underqualified when you first start mentoring someone?

I just graduated with my bachelor's in computer science at 26. I had a good GPA, but it took me a few extra years to get through the program for various personal reasons. My main concern right now is the age gap. Since I'm starting my career a few years behind the typical age group, I'm worried I might never catch up financially or professionally. Will companies view my age as a red flag for entry-level roles, and does starting later cap my ultimate career trajectory?

Currently working as a Front-End Developer and looking to transition into a Full-Stack Developer role. I have knowledge of the MERN stack and have been actively building projects to improve my backend development skills. I'd love to hear from professionals who have made a similar career move. What skills, certifications, or project experiences helped you successfully switch to a full-stack role? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

How do you handle a PM who won't stop creeping the scope after sign-off? Seriously, every single sprint it’s the same story. We agree on the goals, lock it in, and then a few days later it's "just one more small thing." Except that "small thing" completely blows up the architecture and wrecks our timeline. How do you guys manage PMs who do this without completely destroying the working relationship?

I got the rejection email this morning for a job I’ve been chasing for two months. I really wanted this one, and making it to the final round just to get cut is a different kind of pain. I am so crushed right now. Why do companies make the process this long just to drop you?